1989 Mercury Cougar vs. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi
To start off, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Cougar (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi.
Because 1989 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mercury Cougar (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. 1989 Mercury Cougar has automatic transmission and 1996 Seat Inca Kombi has manual transmission. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercury Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercury Cougar | 1996 Seat Inca Kombi | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Cougar | Inca Kombi |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3799 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |